Faculty/Staff Spotlights | The University Record

February 25, 2019 Photo of Lisa Belanger Neal

“I know why we’re doing an autopsy — we’re trying to help families get answers. It is an honor to play a small role in a family’s healing process.”

Lisa Belanger Neal, biomedical photographer for Autopsy & Forensic Services under the Department of Pathology

February 18, 2019 Photo of Janine Leah Capsouras

“Whenever people asked me what I wanted to do with my life, it’s always been to rescue animals. And I’m doing that.”

Janine Leah Capsouras, administrative and project coordinator at the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, is an activist against human trafficking and works with an animal rescue group.

February 11, 2019 Photo of Irv Leon

“So what initially was a research interest became very personally relevant for me.”

Irv Leon, clinical psychologist and adjunct associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology

February 4, 2019 Photo of Erin Byrnes

“I knew that I wanted to run for something where I could have an immediate, tangible impact.”

Erin Byrnes, democratic engagement lead for the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning, and member of the Dearborn City Council.

January 21, 2019 Photo of Nils Walter

“Our everyday experience is made up of the small single molecules that make up all matter around us.”

Nils G. Walter, Francis S. Collins Collegiate Professor of Chemistry, Biophysics and Biological Chemistry

January 14, 2019

“I come from a family of strong women, so whether it was on the playground or in a classroom, it bothered me when I saw girls not being treated equally.”

Yasamin Kusunoki, assistant professor of nursing and a faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research

December 10, 2018 Photo of Chip Evans

“Every student, every situation is unique. My priority is to empower our students to self-advocate.”

Harvey “Chip” Evans, disability services coordinator for UM-Flint.

December 3, 2018 Photo of Sean Ahlquist

“The strong tactile input, from the taut surfaces wrapped around her, helped her process and imprint that dive through space.”

Sean Ahlquist, assistant professor of architecture, who builds textile structure that help children with autism.

November 19, 2018 Photo of Marouane Kessentini

“Our tool uses the description in the ticket and the problematic code to automatically find the right person to solve the issue.”

Marouane Kessentini, associate professor of computer and information science, UM-Dearborn

November 12, 2018 Photo fo Kimberly Dowdell

“How do we prevent more people’s memories from being bulldozed over?”

Kimberly Dowdell, lecturer at the Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, who also is working to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods